North_Ranger
Staff member
The hipster capital of the world? I'm surprised... about as much as I am when the sun rises.
So, you are a pessimist?
North_Ranger
Staff member
Realist, for the most part.
No, it's not becoming a trend in Seattle. It was becoming a trend 2 or 3 years ago (at least), now it's just the way things are. Coffee shops, bars, pubs, restaurants, book stores, you name it, as long as it's not a state or city run business, if they don't allow dogs they get a really harsh review. If they allow dogs, but don't specifically have water bowls or dog treats, or (in some cases) dog beds, they get a better review than if they didn't allow dogs at all, but they're not likely to get a good review. And it'd be one thing if the dog-obsessive were a small number of the populace, but they're annoyingly great in number and/or vocal.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Okay... I can barely stomach the idea of spas for our canine friends, but what Gared just said... Man, that's just complete bullshit. Not just for the sake of people with allergies, but in general.
It's bad enough that some parents completely zone out while eating out, leaving their precious little darlings playing tag inside the restaurant or not listening to the whiny little runt throw a tantrum with high enough pitch to shatter glass... but then have to deal with those annoying little yapping things that some people use as substitutes for children? Or better yet, dogs that may not be social enough for a busy place like a restaurant. Or to go the deep end, not properly house-trained.
Double that for bookstores.
Disclaimer: the poster likes both children and dogs, but believes firmly that there are places where neither of the above belong without a good reason and/or parental/owner supervision.
It's bad enough that some parents completely zone out while eating out, leaving their precious little darlings playing tag inside the restaurant or not listening to the whiny little runt throw a tantrum with high enough pitch to shatter glass... but then have to deal with those annoying little yapping things that some people use as substitutes for children? Or better yet, dogs that may not be social enough for a busy place like a restaurant. Or to go the deep end, not properly house-trained.
Double that for bookstores.
Disclaimer: the poster likes both children and dogs, but believes firmly that there are places where neither of the above belong without a good reason and/or parental/owner supervision.
Depends on the restaurant, I say. If it's a fancy-pants place, sure. If it's Applebees or TGIFridays, then you get what you pay for.
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I don't see that dog thing becoming popular here. My mom works at a little casino and she got in trouble for letting someone bring his dog in and they don't even serve food.
I love my pets but yeah I don't want them in a food service place.
I love my pets but yeah I don't want them in a food service place.
To me it kinda depends on the dog culture of the neighborhood. If dog owners ostracize "pet parents" that have out of control dogs, it is not an issue. I would never have an issue in a restaurant with any of the German Shepherds that I have owned. My current Lab (still a puppy) probably not. He is just not calm enough yet to handle crowds.
Also bring your own damn water for your own damn dogs. I have a canvas bowl for when I took my dogs on cross country hikes. It should be the same if you are going to spend the entire day hanging out in town with your dog. Also the dog can sit on the damn floor for the 30 minutes that you are in a coffee shop.
Also bring your own damn water for your own damn dogs. I have a canvas bowl for when I took my dogs on cross country hikes. It should be the same if you are going to spend the entire day hanging out in town with your dog. Also the dog can sit on the damn floor for the 30 minutes that you are in a coffee shop.
GasBandit
Staff member
As a strident dog enthusiast and owner, I completely support any restaurant who doesn't want to allow pets.
In other news, there's a horse in the first class cabin, and it just dropped a load. Can't say anything though! Cause it's a service horse.
In other news, there's a horse in the first class cabin, and it just dropped a load. Can't say anything though! Cause it's a service horse.
I have not problem with that because it is a seeing eye horse. It just sucks that it caused travel delays when the company had to take so long to clean out the smell of the droppings.
GasBandit
Staff member
I never do.
Camouflage!
You guys are going to be sick of this dog by time he is grown.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Didn't think this classifies for the Awesome Videos thread, so I'm gonna slap this one here. Medieval Market, the Final Dance.
Sorry for not posting any pictures yet, I've been kinda busy. Plus, I'm still trying to pick the best pics out of the several hundred my parents took over a five-day period.
Sorry for not posting any pictures yet, I've been kinda busy. Plus, I'm still trying to pick the best pics out of the several hundred my parents took over a five-day period.
Now that I've finished all my summer courses, my vacation OFFICIALLY begins now, bitches!
You're awesome, Nick
Single, too. Spread the word. 
The dunk tank went smashingly...
For the ball throwers
More pictures to follow, but this one is the most Public Relationsy posted yet.
I don't.... I... what???
Did that guy purposely dress up as the eleventh Doctor?
Well, this is Louisiana we're talking about. Maybe they were being ridden by some Loa.
North_Ranger
Staff member
Sounds like Nick's prom night.
I'm working on a banner design and I am going to draw Frank and OC in it. I know Officer_Charon has pictures in here to use as reference, but I don't recall any of Frank. So if I don't find them by the time I'm finished drawing OC, I'm just going to draw Dudley Do Right (Sorry, Frank)
Picture thread, around page 20 or so. I'll find it.
https://www.halforums.com/threads/new-picture-thread.20571/page-20
https://www.halforums.com/threads/new-picture-thread.20571/page-32#post-696238
Well I can't promise you'll look like you. I'll do my best. You won't be Dudley Do-Right'd
But I am putting you in the reds, naturally.
This is the banner with Jay and Dave fighting in the gladiator arena, just for clarity.
But I am putting you in the reds, naturally.
This is the banner with Jay and Dave fighting in the gladiator arena, just for clarity.
At the Halifax Discovery Centre with my nieces.
ANKYLOSAURUS! THE BEST DINOSAUR!